09/28/2026
LET’S CLEAR THE CREASE.
There’s been some confusion. Let’s clear it up. 🏒
We’ve heard some questions and seen a little confusion about who we are, what we do, and why you’re seeing Hockey Officials of Alaska advertising more heavily right now.
First, Hockey Officials of Alaska and Alaska Hockey Officials are separate organizations.
Hockey Officials of Alaska primarily covers adult league hockey. Historically, our opportunities were for adults 18+, but we recently opened our program to ages 16+ because we see an opportunity to give teenagers meaningful work, flexible scheduling, mentorship, and a way to stay involved in the game.
Alaska Hockey Officials primarily serves youth hockey and has also provided mentorship and development opportunities for officials.
Were we the first organization to mentor officials? No.
Mentorship has been part of officiating for a long time, and both organizations recognize the importance of developing the next generation.
So, are we running an advertising campaign?
Yes. Absolutely.
We’re doing it because we believe our hockey community is stronger together. We want more people to know that officiating is an option. We want teenagers looking for flexible work to see an opportunity. We want former players, hockey parents, and anyone interested in learning the game from a different perspective to know there is a place for them.
At the end of the day, bringing a new official into the game benefits more than just one organization. It supports all.
Officials work as independent contractors, and opportunities can exist across different organizations and leagues. We can’t speak for the policies, requirements, or decisions of our counterparts, but we can speak for ourselves:
If you’re willing to learn, willing to work, and willing to be part of the hockey community, our door is open.
This isn’t about who was first.
It isn’t about competing for people.
It’s about developing more officials, creating more opportunities, and making sure the game we love has people ready to carry it forward.
Different organizations. Different games. One hockey community.
And we believe we’re stronger together.
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